Heron Island Resort
Experience nature at its best on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine life. This natural coral cay provides a genuine eco-experience and the unique opportunity to witness the magic of the world’s largest coral reef.
At Heron Island, you are not simply a hotel guest, you are a guest of nature – sleeping, playing and exploring a protected sanctuary overlooking the Great Barrier Reef. As a self-rated 3.5* property all of Heron island accommodation, ranging from rooms set amongst an ancient Pisonia Forest to beachside rooms steps from the water, offer relaxed, low-key comfort and immediate access to crystal clear waters teeming with colourful fish, turtles, rays, reef sharks and more.
Heron Island caters to all levels of marine enthusiasts with 20 dive sites easily accessible by boat within minutes of the jetty. The most popular activity is snorkeling straight off one of the stunning beaches onto the Great Barrier Reef. Join a guided nature walk or star gazing tour, be pampered with a signature therapy at Aqua Soul Spa or head to Baillie’s Bar, the ideal location to enjoy the panoramic reef views.
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Sustainability Commitment
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef - Together Heron Island Resort is proudly Advanced Ecotourism Certified and recognised as a Green Travel Leader by EcoTourism Australia, the peak body for eco and sustainable tourism for holding eco certification with Ecotourism Australia for 10 or more years. Being located in one of the world best managed Marine Parks, the Great Barrier Reef, we operate to strict environmental management guidelines. We go beyond standard practices to protect our island home — and we invite you to join us. A protected habitat for a stunning variety of wildlife, on Heron Island you soon sense that you are very much a guest of the natural environment, you're here to be part of it, to enjoy it and to learn from it.
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Snorkel Tour
Enjoy one of our three daily snorkel tours offering a kaleidoscope of coloured fish and coral on Heron and Wistari Reefs, all within easy reach of Heron Island.
Novice snorkelers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of a snorkel lesson at 2pm daily.
Heron Island Resort
Heron Island Resort is a PADI 5 star Dive Resort, situated on a natural coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Marine Park boasting some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
This Island Getaway supports over 900 species of fish and 72% of all coral species found on the Great Barrier Reef, fringed with white sand and aqua water.
Semi Submersible
The I Spy is a semi-submersible vessel which provides a unique way for guests to view the wonders of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. A marine biologist from our Heron Island Activity Team interprets the spectacular marine life and stunning coral gardens as the I Spy cruises past the Heron Bommie and ‘Protector’
Dive Tour
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most spectacular reef destinations on the Great Barrier Reef with more than 20 dive sites, ore than half of which are just 15 minutes from the Heron Island Jetty.
Heron Island is PADI 5 star Dive Resort offering Discover Scuba Diving, Refresher Dive, Follow up Dives and Diving Charters.
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QLD - Gladstone Region